Monster Hunter Wilds Lore and Ecology Details

Introduction

• Monster Hunter Wilds is released.
• Plans for creating lore- and ecology-focused content.
• Brief mention of the game's sponsor, "Monster Hunter Now," a mobile app with real-world monster hunting.
• Collaboration event: Monster from Wilds appears in Monster Hunter Now.

Changes in Bug Collection

• New method of gathering bugs: collect dusts/fluids instead of entire bugs.
• Lore explanation: Science has advanced, bugs don't need killing for their use.
• Flash bugs specifically studied for this change.
• Capture bug gathering spots for Hunter's Notes entries.

Bug-Related Features

• Hunter's Notes: Mention of vespoids' attraction to light.
• New gameplay tactic: Use bright moss to distract vespoids.
• Vigor wasps: More common during the "season of plenty"; can restock at Vigor Lilies for healing.

Endemic Life Details

• Mimita in Scarlet Forest: Plant mimicry for camouflage.
• Two forms: "Plenty" (flower) and "Phow" (mushrooms).
• Difficulty in finding "Phow" form highlights effective camouflage.

Large Monsters Ecology

• Congalala: Returns with new 'truffle mechanic.'
  • Eats mushrooms for breath abilities.
  • Black truffle gives it all breath abilities at once.
  • Can interrupt its digging sequence for truffles.
• Monster Decay: Corpses decay, attracting pal bugs; may turn into bone piles.

Broader Systems

• Monsters don't despawn immediately but decay over time.
• Unique materials from decaying bodies.
• Cart felines: Can be followed on their journey back to camp.

Worldbuilding and Dialogue

• Different names for monsters between natives and the guild.
• Some guild names adapted from local languages.
• Example: Chatak Cabra known as "giant toads."
• Dialogue example: Reference to "D. Morales" monster.

Tips and Advice

• Avoid standing where popup camps will be built.

Closing

• Thanks to supporters and patrons.
• Encouragement to play Monster Hunter Wilds.

• List of thanked supporters and patrons from the video.

• Closing remarks: Presenter plans to continue playing Wilds.